Gutter Tor.
Just me and him this evening. The weather was still bone dry so a double crossing of the Plym was in order. Off on Edward’s path ( always a joy ) to Didsworthy Warren House, then following the track to the ford at the foot of the Shavercombe. No problem with the crossing. Up to Shavercombe Tor and on to the lovely waterfall, which did still have some water flowing but somewhat obscured by large sycamores. A steep climb up onto Giants Hill where it was decided to avoid the field of thistles. ( since when have we had thistles growing up here in the tussock). Hard going through molina grass which seemed to be twice as high as usual. Eventually short grass was found to lead us down to the Langcombe Brook and Plym steps. Another easy crossing. Then upwards to contour above Giants Basin and cross Drizzle Combe. Tracks fading again in the tussock. Now there was supposed to be the rising of a full Buck Moon at about 9.20 so we waited - after about 20min still no show. So we headed for the track to the cars in fading light. Then suddenly there it was, full, rosy red and impressive. Needless to say we missed the pub. ( but not the moon ).
Mike